CVE-2017-7894 describes a critical vulnerability in WinDjView 2.1, where a crafted .djvu file can lead to user-assisted arbitrary code execution due to a "User Mode Write AV near NULL." This vulnerability carries a high CVSS score of 7.8, indicating a significant risk with local access, low attack complexity, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While no public exploits or active exploitation have been observed, and community discussion is minimal, the potential for a victim to open a malicious file from an untrusted source remains a concern.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
2.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:windjview_project:windjview:2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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